Bosso, Niger

Bosso is a village and rural commune in the southeastern part of Niger. As of 2011, the commune had a total population of 52,177 people. It lies on the Nigerian border.

In June 2013, between 5,000 and 10,000 refugees arrived here, fleeing fighting between Boko Haram and the Nigerian Armed Forces in Borno State of Nigeria. Most blamed the military for the excessive violence and human rights violations.